# ND+Timer vs LightMate

The clearest difference is price: ND+Timer at Free against LightMate's $0.99. ND+Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). LightMate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads there is nothing between them.

ND+Timer is free to download; LightMate costs $0.99 up front. ND+Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LightMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ND+Timer ships an update every 2 months, LightMate every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ND+Timer | LightMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Ullerich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475365559) | [Qiao Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076093840) |

## What reviewers say

### ND+Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nd-plus-timer/id1534477340)

This app helps photographers determine correct exposure times for long exposure shots using ND filters. It includes a timer to capture the perfect moment and offers pro features through in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Exposure time calculation with ND filters, Integrated timer for capturing moments, Notifications while device is locked, Dark mode (Pro feature), Lock screen widget with running timer (Pro feature), Dynamic Island support (Pro feature), Automatic exposure computation for multiple filters (Pro feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ND+Timer Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### LightMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmate-expocalc/id6743069293)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ND+Timer free?

ND+Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LightMate free?

LightMate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ND+Timer or LightMate have ads?

Neither ND+Timer nor LightMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ND+Timer or LightMate?

ND+Timer ships an update every 2 months, and LightMate every 2 weeks. Most recently, ND+Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and LightMate on October 7, 2026.

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